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  1. WSP
  2. Who We Are
  3. Corporate Responsibility
  4. Communities

Bringing Positive Change to Communities

Our trusted professionals are united by the common purpose of creating positive and long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion.

Our Approach

In addition to supporting our employees in their charitable activities, we make an impact through our everyday work as we "plan, design, manage and engineer our communities to thrive." Having strong roots locally means there is pride and responsibility in delivering high quality projects for our communities.

We want to bring positive change to the communities in which we live and work. WSP thus aims to be at the forefront of the transition to a more equitable, inclusive and low-carbon world.
Alexandre L’Heureux President and CEO

Community Initiatives

Scholarships for indigenous students in Canada; STEM educational support for young people in Germany and the USA; and supporting scouts from the UK to build a new school in Namibia. Just some of the many ways we are proud to support community and charitable projects in all our regions.

See our sustainability report for further examples.

Building Thriving Communities

WSP’s belief is that, for societies to thrive, we must all hold ourselves accountable for tomorrow. Our Global ESG Statement states that we will give back to the communities where we live and work with time and resources. Our efforts are directed in the form of investments, partnerships and pro-bono expertise, all guided by the passion of our people.

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Great Places, for Life

On a business front, we launched a global initiative called Great Places, for Life which provides a clear direction to planning communities that are ready for the future. Our collaborative and holistic approach is based on six principles:

  1. Access and resilience
    We plan places that are prepared for shocks and stresses, to provide everyone with the foundations of health. 

  2. Belonging and inclusiveness
    Being part of a community isn’t just about living in the same place. 

  3. Economic and cultural prosperity
    We believe that the best foundation for success is to build on what’s already there. 

  4. Balance with nature
    Human health is inextricably linked with the health of our planet.  

  5. Active, connected communities
    Our teams embed social, physical and digital connectivity to broaden horizons whilst boosting mobility, health and cohesion. 

  6. Listening and sharing what we’ve learned
    Health creation is a collaborative endeavour. 
Read more about our Great Places, for Life initiative

Projects with Purpose